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How does the Keyhole Markup Language in KML work?
KML uses a tag-based structure with nested elements and attributes and is based on the XML standard. All tags are case-sensitive and must appear exactly as they are listed in the KML Reference. The Reference indicates which tags are optional. Within a given element, tags must appear in the order shown in the Reference.
How is the KML format used in Google Earth?
KML is a file format used to display geographic data in an Earth browser such as Google Earth. KML uses a tag-based structure with nested elements and attributes and is based on the XML standard. All tags are case-sensitive and must appear exactly as they are listed in the KML Reference. The Reference indicates which tags are optional.
Do you need to add a hyperlink to a description in KML?
Text inside the tag, the tag, and the element of are all automatically transformed into standard HTTP hyperlinks. You don’t need to add the tags yourself.
How does a placemark work in Google Earth?
Placemarks A Placemark is one of the most commonly used features in Google Earth. It marks a position on the Earth’s surface, using a yellow pushpin as the icon. The simplest Placemark includes only a element, which specifies the location of the Placemark.
How are the elements of a KML file structured?
The elements of a KML file are structured hierarchically, where each part of the hierarchy is called a node. You can see this structure in the Contents pane. Since the structure is dictated by the KML file itself, there are solid lines connecting all the parts of the hierarchy together. This indicates that the structure cannot be modified.
How can I change the size of a KML file?
With the root layer of the KML file highlighted in the Contents pane, under KML Layer on the Labeling tab, in the Text Symbol group, use the controls to change the font or the size. These settings apply to all labels in the KML layer. The size reflects the base size as defined in the KML file.
Where do I find the KML code in Google Earth?
When a text file is saved with a .kml or .kmz extension, Earth browsers know how to display it. Tip: To see the KML “code” for a feature in Google Earth, you can simply right-click the feature in the 3D Viewer of Google Earth and select Copy. Then Paste the contents of the clipboard into any text editor.